Director, Global Events & Experiences (Corporate)

THE ROLE
The Director of Global Events & Experiences will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of internal and client-facing events for Legends. This individual will work closely with the marketing team and business leads to define event goals and outline the best strategies to maximize the impact of each event. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning of and managing all aspects of Legends corporate events. This includes developing initial concepts for the event, coordinating with vendors, managing the budget, and making sure the day of the event goes smoothly. This person must be an organized multitasker, able to handle many diverse projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead planning and execution for top-tier corporate and client-facing events, including employee summits and leadership meetings; world-class experiences for clients at marquee sports and entertainment events; and company integration at key industry conferences and events.
• A creative and original thinker who can do meticulous work under pressure with a high level of attention to detail.
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.
• Manage event budgets and negotiate pricing with various vendors.
• Lead pre-event meetings and serve as liaison to senior executives and other key contacts throughout the planning process and post-event recaps.
• Reporting, tracking, and development of key dashboards to be shared across the organization and up to Executive Leadership team to recap event activations and for future planning.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day.
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities as defined by the business environment.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in event planning, preferably at an agency or in the sports, entertainment, or hospitality industry.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Eager, self-starter who has a strong ability to take lead on a project.
• Detail-oriented individual, who takes pride in delivering an accurate product.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dedicated office work environment, but open to remote.

Location: Hybrid
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
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